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Hey YA

From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, the Hey YA podcast is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.

Book Gremlins and Spooky Graphic Novels

Erica and Tirzah discuss a few YA graphic novels perfect for spooky season.

Hey YA Extra Credit: In Our Witchy Bag

Erica discusses some witchy YA books as well as a few fall traditions.

Great YA Reads to Celebrate Latine Heritage Month!

Tirzah and Erica discuss some interesting news stories and celebrate Latine Heritage Month by getting into some fab YA books by Latine authors.

Hey YA Extra Credit: A Note About Soft Censorship

This week, Tirzah talks about the impact of soft censorship on indie presses like Levine Querido and how you can help.

Fix Your Broken Heart, Blah Blah Blah — Indie YA Publishers

Erica and Tirzah discuss some Indie publishers that publish YA books that you should know about.

Hey YA Extra Credit: Start Off Back-to-School Season With These Dark Academia Novels

Erica discusses a few recent YA dark academia novels to help get into the spirit of fall.

The Best Book Recommendations: AI vs. Humans

Tirzah and Erica go up against ChatGPT to see who gives the best book recommendations.

Hey YA Extra Credit: September YA Adaptions for Your Watch List

This week, Tirzah talks about two backlist YA books that have been adapted into movies releasing this September.

Book Club: A Song of Salvation by Alechia Dow

Tirzah and Erica have a very non-spoilery discussion of Alechia Dow's A Song of Salvation.

Hey YA Extra Credit: A Witchy Fast and Furious and Other YA Fantasies to TBR

Erica discusses some new YA fantasy novels that you should TBR ASAP (no Rocky).